Former five-weight world champion Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti are set for a rematch in February, a development announced by Mayweather on his social media channels.
“See you in Las Vegas. Coming soon,” the message read, signaling a return to the ring that fans have awaited.
The bout is planned to take place in Las Vegas and is positioned as part of the Super Bowl festivities, the marquee event of the NFL season.
Their first confrontation occurred in the summer of 2023, when the contest was halted in the sixth round after Gotti was disqualified for repeated rule violations. Gotti attacked Mayweather following his suspension, triggering a large altercation as both camps—including Mayweather’s team and Gotti’s representatives—entered the ring and a massive brawl broke out.
Mayweather’s professional career spans 50 fights, all of which resulted in victories. He defended his world titles 24 times and earned a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympic Games.
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